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How to get fromSwampscott to Watertownby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swampscott to Watertown by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, tram, line 57 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Kenmoretram tram D / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kenmore to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 57
    1h 32m
    $6–16

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Waverleytrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 33m
    $3–10

  3. Bus, line 504 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Galen St @ Water Stbus bus 504
    1h 46m
    $4–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swampscott to Watertowntaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    32 min
    $55–70

  5. Drive 17.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swampscott to Watertowncar car 17.7 mi
    32 min
    $4–5

Swampscott to Watertown by train, tram, and bus

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Watertown, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Swampscott to Galen St @ Water St via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swampscott to Waverley via North Station in around 1h 33m.

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